SUMMARY
The message field of Paperless Pipeline’s transaction notes and emails allow you to use certain elements called Markdown that give you control over how your message is formatted.
Markdown allows you to write text in a natural way that will be converted into HTML formatted text. This article describes the Markdown elements that Pipeline supports.
Formatting Options
Format Type | What you Type | What Gets Displayed |
Header 1 | #Header 1# | Header 1 |
Header 2 | ##Header 2## | ![]() |
Header 3 | ###Header 3### | Header 3 |
Unordered List | * Item 1 * Item 2 | • Item 1 • Item 2 |
Ordered List | 1. Item 1 1. Item 2 | ![]() |
Hyperlink | Any URL (like http://www.google.com) will be automatically converted into a clickable link. | Any URL (like http://www.google.com/) will be automatically converted into a clickable link. |
Formatted Link | [Google](https://www.google.com/) | Google |
Bold | **This text will be bold** __This will also be bold__ | This text will be bold This will also be bold |
Italic | *This text will be italic* _This will also be italic_ | This text will be italic This will also be italic |
Examples
An ordinarily formatted text email will behave as expected.
Plain Text Message Entered
Dear Sam,
Please send the docs over right away.
We look forward to your reply.
Thanks
Jesse
jesse@example.com
This message will appear essentially as you typed it.
Result
Dear Sam,
Please send the docs over right away.
We look forward to your reply.
Thanks
Jesse
jesse@example.com
Markdown Example Message Entered
Dear Sam,
Please visit [our website](http://example.com) to upload the following:
- signed contract
- appraisal letter
Only *then* can we continue with the transaction.
Result
Dear Sam,
Please visit our website to upload the following:
•signed contract
•appraisal letter
Only then can we continue with the transaction.